Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $74.51 | 5.296% | $78.456 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.86 | 10.250% | $200.5007 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $173.82 | 6.632% | $185.3477 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 6.611% | $15.416 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.75 | 4.567% | $168.0915 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #6 | $96.46 | 3.243% | $99.5882 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #7 | $35.67 | 11.765% | $39.8666 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $737.53 | $787.2667 | $787.28 | $787.25 | $787.30 |